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last updated: 10/30/2012
 
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Winchester Viewing Chamber

Elk River Hatchery

Best time to visit: All year

Fish raised: Fish are not raised at this facility

What to see and do

At the fishway: Adult fish can be observed swimming upstream through a fishway on the famous North Umpqua River. Species present at different times of the year include steelhead, chinook salmon, coho salmon, trout, lamprey, northern pike minnow and suckers.

Nearby: John P. Amacher County Park, on the Umpqua River, is just north of Roseburg. Camping and a boat launch are available.

Directions

Winchester Map

The viewing area is located just east of I-5 on Hwy. 99 north of Roseburg. Take exit 129 and head east. Turn right on Hwy. 99. The viewing area parking lot is located on the left, just before the Winchester Bridge.

Address and Phone

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
4192 N. Umpqua Highway
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-3353

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
3406 Cherry Avenue N.E. :: Salem, OR 97303 :: Main Phone (503) 947-6000 or (800)720-ODFW

Questions?
Contact odfw.info@state.or.us